Headline events of the year

As a result of a players' strike, the

MLB Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is composed of 30 total teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), ...

season ended prematurely on August 11, 1994. No postseason (including the

World Series The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, contested since 1903 between the champion teams of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). The winner of the World ...

) was played. Minor League Baseball was not affected. During the shortened Major League Baseball season, the league adorned uniforms and stadiums to announce the 125th anniversary of baseball's first professional team, th
Cincinnati Red Stockings
The

Yomiuri Giants The are a Japanese professional baseball team competing in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League. Based in Bunkyo, Tokyo, they are one of two professional baseball teams based in Tokyo, the other being the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. They ...

also celebrated their sixtieth anniversary with their eighteenth championship in the Japan Series. Considered by some to be among history's greatest athletes, Michael Jordan suited up for the Birmingham Barons, the Class AA affiliate of the

Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...

. He played in his first game on April 9, going 0-for-3.

Champions

Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of baseball in Japan. Locally, it is often called , meaning ''Professional Baseball''. Outside Japan, it is often just referred to as "Japanese baseball". The roots of the league can be traced back to the formation ...

Japan Series The Japan Series ( , officially the Japan Championship Series, ), also the Nippon Series, :File:2014_JS_logo.png is the annual championship series in Nippon Professional Baseball, the top baseball league in Japan. It is a best-of-seven series ...

over

Seibu Lions The are a professional baseball team in Japan's Pacific League based north of Tokyo in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture. Before 1979, they were based in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture in Kyushu. The team is owned by a subsidiary of Seibu Railway, w ...

(4-2). *Series Most Valuable Player: Hiromi Makihara *Series Fighting Spirit Award: Kazuhiro Kiyohara

Minor League Baseball -- AAA Leagues

* American Association: Indianapolis Indians * International League: Richmond Braves *

Mexican League The Mexican League (, ) is a professional baseball league based in Mexico and the oldest running professional league in the country. The league has 18 teams organized in two divisions, North and South. Teams play 114 games each season. Five te ...

: Mexico City Red Devils * Pacific Coast League:

Albuquerque Dukes The Albuquerque Dukes were a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. History The first Dukes team was formed in 1915 as part of the Class D Rio Grande Association. The team finished in third place with a 32-25 record. Frank ...

Other champions

Baseball World Cup The Baseball World Cup was an international tournament where national baseball teams from around the world competed. It was sanctioned by the International Baseball Federation (IBAF). Along with the World Baseball Classic, it was one of two acti ...

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* Caribbean World Series:

Tigres del Licey Tigres del Licey (English: Licey Tigers) is a professional baseball team in the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). The team was founded in 1907 and based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It is one of two LIDOM franchises based in ...

(Dominican Republic) *

College World Series The College World Series (CWS), officially the NCAA Men's College World Series (MCWS), is an annual baseball tournament held in June in Omaha, Nebraska. The MCWS is the culmination of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Divisi ...

: Oklahoma *

Cuban National Series The Cuban National Series (, SNB) is the primary domestic professional baseball competition in Cuba. Formed after the dissolution of the Cuban League in the wake of the Cuban Revolution, the Series is a part of the Cuban baseball league system. ...

: Villa Clara over Industriales *

over

(4-2) * Korean Series:

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over Pacific Dolphins * Big League World Series:

Taipei, Taiwan Taipei (), officially Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Located in Northern Taiwan, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City that sits about southwest of the ...

* Junior League World Series:

Thousand Oaks, California Thousand Oaks is the second-largest city in Ventura County, California, United States. It is in the northwestern part of Greater Los Angeles, approximately from the city of Los Angeles and from Downtown. It is named after the many oak tr ...

Little League World Series The Little League World Series is an annual baseball tournament for children—typically boys—aged 10 to 12 years old, held in the Eastern United States. Originally called the National Little League Tournament, it was later renamed for the Wor ...

: Coquivacoa, Maracaibo,

Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands and islets in th ...

* Senior League World Series:

Brandon, Florida Brandon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 114,626 at the 2020 ...

* Taiwan Series:

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Awards and honors

* Baseball Hall of Fame ** Steve Carlton **

Leo Durocher Leo Ernest Durocher (French spelling Léo Ernest Durocher) (; July 27, 1905 – October 7, 1991), nicknamed "Leo the Lip" and "Lippy", was an American professional baseball player, manager and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as an infie ...

Phil Rizzuto Philip Francis Rizzuto (September 25, 1917 – August 13, 2007), nicknamed "The Scooter", was an American Major League Baseball shortstop. He spent his entire 13-year baseball career with the New York Yankees (1941–1956), and was elected to th ...

* Most Valuable Player ** Frank Thomas (AL)

Jeff Bagwell Jeffrey Robert Bagwell (born May 27, 1968) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and coach who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) playing career with the Houston Astros. Originally a Boston Red Sox fourth- ...

(NL) Houston Astros * Cy Young Award **

David Cone David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, and current color commentator for the New York Yankees on the YES Network and WPIX as well as for ESPN on Sunday Night Baseball.Kansas City Royals ** Greg Maddux (NL)

Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bos ...

* Rookie of the Year ** Bob Hamelin (AL) Kansas City Royals ** Raúl Mondesí (NL)

Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Brooklyn ...

Manager of the Year Award In Major League Baseball, the Manager of the Year Award is an honor given annually since 1983 to two outstanding managers, one each in the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). The winner is voted on by 30 members of the Baseball Writ ...

** Buck Showalter (AL)

New York Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...

** Felipe Alou (NL)

Montreal Expos The Montreal Expos (french: link=no, Les Expos de Montréal) were a Canadian professional baseball team based in Montreal, Quebec. The Expos were the first Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located outside the United States. They played in t ...

*Woman Executive of the Year (major or minor league): Naomi Silver, Rochester Red Wings, International League * Gold Glove Award ** Don Mattingly (1B) (AL) **

Roberto Alomar Roberto "Robbie" Alomar Velázquez (; ; born February 5, 1968) is a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball player for the San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, and Arizon ...

(2B) (AL) **

Wade Boggs Wade Anthony Boggs (born June 15, 1958) is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He spent 18 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Boston Red Sox. He also played for the New York Yankees (1993-1997), and the Tamp ...

(3B) (AL) **

Omar Vizquel Omar Enrique Vizquel González (; born April 24, 1967), nicknamed "Little O", is a Venezuelan former professional baseball shortstop. During his 24-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, Vizquel played for the Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indi ...

(SS) (AL) ** Ken Griffey Jr. (OF) (AL) **

Kenny Lofton Kenneth Lofton (born May 31, 1967) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder. Lofton was a six-time All-Star (1994–1999), four-time Gold Glove Award winner (1993–1996), and at retirement, was ranked 15th amon ...

(OF) (AL) ** Devon White (OF) (AL) **

Iván Rodríguez Iván Rodríguez Torres (born November 27, 1971), nicknamed "Pudge" and "I-Rod", is a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball catcher. He played for the Texas Rangers (in two separate stints, comprising the majority of his career), Florida ...

Mark Langston Mark Edward Langston (born August 20, 1960) is an American former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He pitched for the Seattle Mariners (1984–1989), Montreal Expos (1989), California / Anaheim Angels (1990–1997), San Diego Padres (1 ...

(P) (AL) **

(1B) (NL) **

Craig Biggio Craig Alan Biggio (; born December 14, 1965) is an American former second baseman, outfielder and catcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career from 1988 through 2007 for the Houston Astros. A seven-time National League (NL) All ...

(2B) (NL) ** Matt Williams (3B) (NL) **

Barry Larkin Barry Louis Larkin (born April 28, 1964) is an American former professional baseball player. He played shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1986 to 2004. He briefly played in the minor leagues before making h ...

(SS) (NL) ** Barry Bonds (OF) (NL) **

Marquis Grissom Marquis Deon Grissom (born April 17, 1967) is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and ...

(OF) (NL) **

Darren Lewis Darren Joel Lewis (born August 28, 1967) is an American former professional baseball player who played center field in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics (1990), San Francisco Giants (1991–1995), Cincinnati Reds (1995), C ...

(OF) (NL) **

Tom Pagnozzi Thomas Alan Pagnozzi (born July 30, 1962) is an American former professional baseball player. He played his entire 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career as a catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, from through . A three-time Gold Glove Award w ...

Statistical leaders

Major League Baseball final standings

* On September 14, the remainder of the major league season was cancelled by acting commissioner

Bud Selig Allan Huber "Bud" Selig (; born July 30, 1934) is an American baseball executive who currently serves as the Commissioner Emeritus of Baseball. Previously, he served as the ninth Commissioner of Baseball from 1998 to 2015. He initially served as ...

after 34 days of the players' strike.

American League The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the American League (AL), is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league ...

National League The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League (NL), is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, and the world's oldest extant professional team ...

Events

January

*January 12 – Steve Carlton is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the

Baseball Writers' Association of America The Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) is a professional association for journalists writing about Major League Baseball for daily newspapers, magazines and qualifying websites. The organization was founded in 1908, and is known ...

, receiving almost 96% of the vote.

Orlando Cepeda Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes (; born September 17, 1937), nicknamed "the Baby Bull" and "Peruchin", is a Puerto Rican former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for six teams from 1958 to 1974, primarily the San Francisco Giants. A ...

falls seven votes short of the 75% required for election.

February

*February 7 – Basketball superstar Michael Jordan signs a minor league contract with the

. He is invited to spring training with the team as a non-roster invitee. *February 15 –

Ila Borders Ila Jane Borders (born February 18, 1975), is a former left-handed pitcher in college and independent professional baseball player. As a female pitcher in men's leagues, Borders achieved numerous baseball milestones at the college and professiona ...

becomes the first woman to pitch in a college game. Appearing for Southern California College of Cosa Mesa, Borders throws a five-hit, 12–1 victory against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. *February 25 – The Veterans Committee elects

and

to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

March

April

*April 3 – The Cincinnati Reds host an opening night game on Easter Sunday against the

St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis. The Cardinals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central division. Since the 2006 season, the Cardinals ha ...

. It is the first time in Major League history that a season opens with a night game instead of a day game. Only 32,803 attend the game, which is criticized by many Reds fans at the time as breaking tradition. *April 4 – At

Wrigley Field Wrigley Field is a Major League Baseball (MLB) stadium on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is the home of the Chicago Cubs, one of the city's two MLB franchises. It first opened in 1914 as Weeghman Park for Charles Weeghman's Chicago ...

, Chicago Cubs

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Tuffy Rhodes blasts three home runs on Opening Day, victimizing

New York Mets The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. They are one of two major league ...

pitcher In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throws ("pitches") the baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw ...

Dwight Gooden Dwight Eugene Gooden (born November 16, 1964), nicknamed "Dr. K" and "Doc", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Gooden pitched from 1984 to 1994 and from 1996 to 2000 for the N ...

. Rhodes becomes the first player in Major League history to hit home runs in his first three at-bats of the season. In spite of Rhodes’ unexpected home run barrage, the Cubs lose the game, 12–8. *April 8 –

Kent Mercker Kent Franklin Mercker (born February 1, 1968) is an American former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He played for nine teams over his 17-year career. Career Mercker was born in Brownsburg, Indiana and lived in several different citi ...

of the

pitches a 6–0 no-hitter against the

Dodger Stadium Dodger Stadium is a baseball stadium in the Elysian Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It is the home stadium of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers. Opened in 1962, it was constructed in less than three years at a cost of ...

, striking out 10 in the process. For Mercker, it is his first complete game in the Major Leagues. In the first half of the ninth inning, Chan Ho Park comes on to pitch for the Dodgers, becoming the first Korean player to appear in a Major League game. It is still the Braves most recent no-hitter as of 2022. *April 27 – In a first for the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Scott Erickson of the Minnesota Twins no-hits the Milwaukee Brewers 6–0.

May

June

*June 13 – Ryne Sandberg announces his retirement from the Chicago Cubs.

July

*July 8 – In a game against the

Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division. The team joined the American League as an expansion team ...

shortstop Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball or softball fielding position between second and third base, which is considered to be among the most demanding defensive positions. Historically the position was assigned to defensive specialists wh ...

John Valentin of the

Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eigh ...

records the tenth

unassisted triple play In baseball, an unassisted triple play occurs when a defensive player makes all three outs by himself in one continuous play, without his teammates making any assists. Neal Ball was the first to achieve this in Major League Baseball (MLB) under ...

in Major League history. It is the first unassisted triple play for a player in the

American League The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the American League (AL), is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league ...

since

1968 The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide. Events January–February * January 5 – " Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * Janu ...

, which is also the last time it is accomplished by a shortstop. Boston wins, 4–3. In addition, it is the debut game for

Alex Rodriguez Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman, businessman and philanthropist. Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the ...

in the Major Leagues. *July 12 – Moisés Alou's double in the 10th inning gives the

National League The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League (NL), is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, and the world's oldest extant professional team ...

an 8–7 victory over the

in the

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. The NL is now a perfect 9–0 in extra-inning contests. John Hudek of the Houston Astros becomes the first pitcher in Major League history to appear in an All-Star Game before recording a victory in the regular season. Fred McGriff, whose two-run home run in the ninth inning ties the score, takes MVP honors. *July 14 –

Ozzie Smith Osborne Earl Smith (born December 26, 1954) is an American former professional baseball player. Nicknamed "the Wizard of Oz", Smith played shortstop for the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball, winning the National ...

of the

records his 8,017th

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, breaking

Luis Aparicio Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (born April 29, 1934), nicknamed "Little Louie", is a Venezuelan former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a shortstop from 1956 to 1973 for three American League (AL) teams, m ...

's MLB record for

s. *July 18 – Trailing 11–0 to the

, the Houston Astros come back to win 15–12 in Houston. *July 19 – Two hours before the

are scheduled to play the

Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. As one of the American League's eight charter ...

, four tiles fall from the ceiling of the Kingdome, causing that night's game to be canceled and forcing the Mariners to play their final 20 games of the season on the road before the season is cut short by the players' strike. *July 28: **The

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executive board sets August 12 as a strike date. **

Kenny Rogers Kenneth Ray Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013. Rogers was particularly popular with country audiences but also charted m ...

of the Texas Rangers throws the fourteenth

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in Major League history against the California Angels.

August

*August 5 –

first baseman Fred McGriff hit his 30th home run of the season in the Braves' 16–6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, making him only the 9th player in Major League Baseball history to hit 30 or more homers in seven consecutive seasons. *August 11: **The final games of the Major League Baseball season are played on this date. The next day, the players' strike begins. Minor League Baseball games are not affected. **The Colorado Rockies unknowingly play their last game at Mile High Stadium, losing 13–0 to the

. Greg Maddux throws a 3-hit shutout for Atlanta.

September

*September 14 – The owners of the Major League clubs vote 26–2 to officially cancel the remainder of the 1994 season, including the playoffs and World Series. There is no World Series for the first time since

1904 Events January * January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''. * January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...

. *September 20 – The

end the professional baseball season in the United States, winning the Pacific Coast League championship.

October

*October 22 – The

begins as baseball's professional championship. Reporters from major American newspapers arrive in Japan for their Fall Classic coverage. Ken Harrelson, the play-by-play announcer for the

, calls the Japan Series for US audiences on regional sports networks under the Prime SportsChannel banner. *October 29 – The

win Game 6 of the

to become professional baseball's World Champions. Legend says this is the luckiest of all championship years, as it is the team's sixtieth anniversary, as they are deemed world champions by some baseball media.

November

*November 4 – Free agent pitcher

is suspended for the entire 1995 season after testing positive for cocaine while already serving a 60-day suspension for a previous positive cocaine test.

December

Movies

*'' Angels in the Outfield'' *'' Baseball: A Film by Ken Burns'' (TV) *'' Cobb'' *'' Home Run: Baseball in the Movies'' (TV) *''

Little Big League ''Little Big League'' is a 1994 American family sports film about a 12-year-old who suddenly becomes the owner and then manager of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. It stars Luke Edwards, Timothy Busfield, and Dennis Farina. The film is direct ...

'' *''

Major League II ''Major League II'' is a 1994 American sports comedy film and sequel to the 1989 film '' Major League'' and it is the second installment in the ''Major League'' film series. The film stars most of the same cast from the original, including Charl ...

'' *'' Scout, The''

Births

January

*January 1 – LaMonte Wade *January 2 – Félix Jorge *January 4 – Reynaldo López *January 10 – Rico Garcia *January 15 – Skye Bolt *January 16 – Austin Allen *January 17 – Colin Poche *January 18 – Diego Castillo *January 18 –

Max Fried Max Dorian Fried ( ; born January 18, 1994), nicknamed "Maximus", is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). Drafted in 2012 by the San Diego Padres in the first round, seventh overall, F ...

*January 20 – Ricardo Pinto *January 21 – Jake Cronenworth *January 22 – Tyrone Taylor *January 23 – Humberto Arteaga *January 23 – Addison Russell *January 24 – Jared Koenig *January 31 – Cole Irvin *January 31 – Jake Thompson *January 31 – Rob Whalen

February

*February 3 – Brooks Kriske *February 3 –

Rougned Odor Rougned Roberto Odor () (born February 3, 1994), nicknamed "Rougie", is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, New York Yankees and Balt ...

*February 4 – Chris Gittens *February 4 –

Raimel Tapia Raimel Antonio Tapia Linarez (born February 4, 1994) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. Tapia made his MLB debut in 2016 with the Colorado Rockies and has also played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays. Career ...

*February 6 –

David Paulino David Confesor Paulino (born February 6, 1994) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies. Career Detroit Tigers Paulino wa ...

*February 11 – Dansby Swanson *February 15 – Tzu-Wei Lin *February 20 –

Luis Severino Luis Severino (born February 20, 1994) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). Severino signed with the Yankees as an international free agent in 2011, and made his MLB debut in 2015. ...

*February 21 – Sam Hilliard *February 23 – Joe McCarthy *February 27 – Matt Peacock *February 28 – Yonathan Daza

March

*March 2 –

James Kaprielian James Douglas Kaprielian (; born March 2, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he played college baseball ...

*March 3 – Dilson Herrera *March 3 – José Rondón *March 5 – John Schreiber *March 6 – Domingo Acevedo *March 7 – Zach Green *March 7 – Jairo Labourt *March 8 – Jake Noll *March 9 – Yennier Canó *March 15 –

Mike Brosseau Michael Dillon Brosseau (born March 15, 1994) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2019 for the Tampa Bay Rays, and was traded to the Brewers after the 20 ...

*March 15 –

Sean Poppen Sean Russell Poppen (born March 15, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays and Ar ...

*March 15 –

Norge Ruiz Norge Luis Ruiz Loyola (born March 15, 1994) is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher in the Oakland Athletics organization. Career Ruiz was selected to play for the Cuba national baseball team at the 2014 Central American and Caribbean Gam ...

*March 16 – Kyle Funkhouser *March 20 – Justin Garza *March 22 – Drew Anderson *March 22 – Edwin Díaz *March 22 – Daniel Robertson *March 24 – Kevin Ginkel *March 29 –

Matt Olson Matthew Kent Olson (born March 29, 1994) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics. Olson was drafted by the Athletics i ...

*March 30 – Alex Bregman *March 31 – Ryan Borucki

April

*April 1 – David Dahl *April 4 – Renato Núñez *April 6 – Ralph Garza Jr. *April 7 – Josh Hader *April 7 –

Joel Payamps Joel Elias Payamps (born April 7, 1994) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, Kansas City Royals, a ...

*April 8 – Zach Eflin *April 9 –

Caleb Baragar Caleb Baragar (born April 9, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Cleveland Guardians organization. He pitched in college baseball for Jackson College and Indiana University. Baragar was drafted by the San Francisco Giants i ...

*April 12 – Tomas Nido *April 15 – Trey Wingenter *April 16 – Albert Almora *April 21 – Ryan Hartman *April 21 – Edwin Ríos *April 22 – Aristides Aquino *April 23 – Garrett Cleavinger *April 25 –

Cody Ponce Cody Joe Ponce (born April 25, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college b ...

*April 26 – Trevor Lane *April 27 – Michael Rucker *April 27 –

Corey Seager Corey Drew Seager (born April 27, 1994), nicknamed "Seags", is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Seager was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round of the 2012 Ma ...

*April 28 –

Ben Braymer Benjamin John Braymer (born April 28, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals. Baseball career A Louisiana native, Braymer began his college ...

*April 28 –

Thomas Pannone Thomas Edward Pannone ( ; born April 28, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays. High school and college Pannone attended Bi ...

*April 29 –

Scott Kingery Scott Michael Kingery (born April 29, 1994) is an American professional baseball utility player in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. The Phillies selected Kingery in the second round, 48th overall, of the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft, ...

*April 30 – José Peraza

May

*May 1 –

Dillon Tate Dillon Michael Tate (born May 1, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The Texas Rangers selected T ...

*May 2 –

Penn Murfee William Penn Murfee (born May 2, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022. Career Amateur career Murfee attended Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashvill ...

*May 3 – Walker Lockett *May 4 – Ryan Meisinger *May 5 – Beau Sulser *May 7 – Ángel Perdomo *May 8 –

Lewis Brinson Lewis Lamont Brinson (born May 8, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, Miami Marlins ...

*May 10 – Lucas Sims *May 10 – Andy Young *May 11 – Jackson Stephens *May 12 – Jesmuel Valentín *May 14 – Tony Gonsolin *May 16 – Heath Fillmyer *May 18 – Randy Rosario *May 22 – Rio Ruiz *May 24 – Cam Hill *May 25 – Kyle Holder *May 25 – Donnie Walton *May 26 – Sam Haggerty *May 27 –

José Berríos José Orlando Berríos (born May 27, 1994), nicknamed "La Makina" (Spanish for "The Machine"), is a Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Minnesota Twins, ...

*May 27 –

Josh Guyer Joshua Alexander Guyer (born 27 May 1994) is an Australian professional baseball pitcher for the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League. Career He was signed as a non drafted free agent by the Minnesota Twins on 26 July 2012 and play ...

*May 27 – Danny Young *May 28 – Ryan Burr *May 29 –

Robbie Perkins Robert Perkins (born 29 May 1994) is an Australian professional baseball catcher for the Canberra Cavalry of the Australian Baseball League. Career Perkins plays in the Australian Baseball League for the Canberra Cavalry. He signed a minor leagu ...

*May 29 –

Ka'ai Tom Blaze Ka'ai Tom (born May 29, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He was drafted in the 5th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft by the Cleveland Indians. He made his MLB debut in 2021. ...

*May 30 – Brett Phillips *May 30 – Collin Wiles *May 31 – Dylan Cozens *May 31 – David Fletcher

June

*June 1 –

Andrew Stevenson Andrew Stevenson (January 21, 1784 – January 25, 1857) was an American politician, lawyer and diplomat. He represented Richmond, Virginia in the Virginia House of Delegates and eventually became its speaker before being elected to the United S ...

*June 2 – Andrew Moore *June 3 – Harrison Bader *June 3 – Ramón Urías *June 3 –

Brandon Waddell Brandon David Waddell (born June 3, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Doosan Bears of the KBO League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and S ...

*June 4 – Yency Almonte *June 4 – Cody Stashak *June 6 – Brandyn Sittinger *June 7 – Ryder Jones *June 20 –

Tom Eshelman Thomas Darwin Eshelman (born June 20, 1994) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and current pitching coach in the San Diego Padres organization. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2019. He ...

*June 22 – Engelb Vielma *June 24 – Tim Lopes *June 26 – Eli White *June 28 – José Cuas *June 29 –

Travis Lakins Travis Clay Lakins Sr. (born June 29, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. Listed at and , he throws and bats right-handed. He made his MLB debut in 2019 with the Boston Red Sox. Career Lakins attende ...

*June 30 – Rogelio Armenteros *June 30 – Joshua Rojas

July

*July 1 – Jaylin Davis *July 1 – Chris Flexen *July 5 –

Shohei Ohtani , nicknamed "Shotime", is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher, designated hitter and outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional ...

*July 6 – Andrew Benintendi *July 6 – Brandon Lowe *July 8 –

Stephen Gonsalves Stephen William Gonsalves (born July 8, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox. Listed at and , the throws and ...

*July 8 – Patrick Weigel *July 10 – Josh Rogers *July 11 –

Jon Duplantier Jon Christopher Duplantier (born July 11, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Duplantier in the third round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. He has played in Major Leag ...

*July 12 – JD Hammer *July 13 –

Ty France Tyler Lawrence France (born July 13, 1994) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the San Diego Padres. Amateur career France attended South Hills Hig ...

*July 14 – Tyler Alexander *July 14 – Jake Cousins *July 14 –

Lucas Giolito Lucas Frost Giolito (born July 14, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He attended Harvard-Westlake School in Studio City, California, and was selected by the Washington N ...

*July 14 –

Carson Kelly Carson Franklin Kelly (born July 14, 1994) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals. Born in Chicago, Kelly was raised ...

*July 14 – Andrew Velazquez *July 15 –

Ramón Laureano Ramón Laureano Jr. (born July 15, 1994) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2018. Early life Ramón Laureano is the only son of Nina and Ramón Laurea ...

*July 16 – Phil Diehl *July 17 –

Josh Lester Joshua Benjamin Lester (born July 17, 1994) is an American professional baseball utility infielder in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He made his MLB debut in 2022 for the Detroit Tigers. Amateur career A native of Columbus, Georgia, Lester ...

*July 18 – Ryan Helsley *July 19 – Mauricio Dubón *July 20 – Anthony Alford *July 20 – Duane Underwood Jr. *July 22 – Tanner Scott *July 28 –

Walker Buehler Walker Anthony Buehler (born July 28, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores and was a member of their 2014 College W ...

*July 30 – Cody Poteet

August

*August 1 – Dylan Lee *August 2 –

Mark Mathias Mark Andrew Mathias (born August 2, 1994) is an American professional baseball second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers. Career Amateu ...

*August 4 –

Orlando Arcia Orlando Jesús Arcia (born August 4, 1994) is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Milwaukee Brewers signed Arcia as an international free agent in 2010. He made his MLB debut in ...

*August 4 – Brett Kennedy *August 8 – Kazuki Tanaka *August 9 – Kyle Cody *August 9 – Ben DeLuzio *August 10 – Chance Adams *August 12 –

Ian Happ Ian Edward Happ (born August 12, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at the University of Cincinnati for the Cincinnati Bearcats baseball team. The ...

*August 18 – Seiya Suzuki *August 19 –

Alex De Goti Alexander De Goti (born August 19, 1994) is an American professional baseball infielder in the Minnesota Twins organization. The Astros drafted him in the 15th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft and he made his MLB debut in 2021. Car ...

*August 23 – Billy McKinney *August 24 –

Jamie Callahan James Douglas Callahan (born August 24, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets. Career Callahan attended Dillon High School. He earned the 2012 ...

*August 24 –

Steven Wilson Steven John Wilson (born 3 November 1967) is an English musician. He is the founder, guitarist, lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Porcupine Tree, as well as being a member of several other bands, including Blackfield, Storm Corrosi ...

*August 25 – Johan Quezada *August 26 – Tyler Wells *August 28 – Kelvin Gutiérrez *August 29 – Seth Martinez *August 29 – Alex Reyes *August 30 – Taylor Hearn

September

*September 2 – Franchy Cordero *September 2 – Rob Kaminsky *September 6 – Clint Frazier *September 6 – Harold Ramírez *September 9 – Wil Crowe *September 10 – Ray Kerr *September 10 – Dustin Peterson *September 11 –

Ryan Aguilar Ryan Scott Aguilar (born September 11, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels. After playi ...

*September 11 – Evan Phillips *September 12 –

Tyler Danish Tyler Michael Danish (born September 12, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. Career Danish attende ...

*September 14 – Jake Brentz *September 14 – John King *September 15 –

Tres Barrera Felipe "Tres" Barrera III (born September 15, 1994) is an American professional baseball catcher in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals. Early life and amateur career Bar ...

*September 15 – Dakota Hudson *September 17 – Daniel Castano *September 17 – Anderson Severino *September 17 – Mike Shawaryn *September 19 –

Luke Raley Lucas John Raley (born September 19, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021 for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Amateur career Raley graduated from High ...

*September 20 – Kramer Robertson *September 21 – Devin Williams *September 22 –

Carlos Correa Carlos Javier Correa Oppenheimer Jr. (born September 22, 1994) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, who selected him first overall in th ...

*September 22 – Corey Ray *September 27 – Alex Call *September 27 – Luis Guillorme *September 27 – Pedro Payano *September 28 – Manuel Margot *September 29 – Thomas Hatch *September 29 – Tyler Mahle *September 30 –

Travis Demeritte Travis Timothy Demeritte (born September 30, 1994) is an American professional baseball second baseman and outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves. Career Texas Rangers ...

*September 30 – Damon Jones

October

*October 1 – Cedric Mullins *October 3 – Jen-Ho Tseng *October 4 –

Shea Spitzbarth Shea Spitzbarth (born October 4, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Amateur career Spit ...

*October 5 – Víctor Reyes *October 7 –

Kirby Snead William Kirby Snead (born October 7, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2021 for the Toronto Blue Jays and also played for the Oakland Athletics. Amateur caree ...

*October 7 – Kohl Stewart *October 8 – Gosuke Katoh *October 8 – Cody Thomas *October 10 – David Bednar *October 10 – Garrett Hampson *October 10 – Sean Murphy *October 12 – Max Schrock *October 13 – José Godoy *October 17 – Adam Oller *October 17 –

Myles Straw Myles James Noble Straw (born October 17, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 12th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball ...

*October 19 – Brandon Bailey *October 19 – Anthony Santander *October 20 – Ronald Guzmán *October 21 – Ben Bowden *October 21 – José Ruiz *October 22 –

Corbin Burnes Corbin Brian Burnes (born October 22, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Brewers in the fourth round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft, and mad ...

*October 24 – Trey Amburgey *October 24 – Peter Strzelecki *October 24 –

Taylor Widener Taylor Browning Widener (born October 24, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the NC Dinos of the KBO League. He pitched in Major League Baseball for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2020 to 2022. Career Amateur career Widener att ...

*October 26 –

Jack Kruger Timothy John Kruger (born October 26, 1994) is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels. Amateur career Kruger attended Oaks Christian School in Westla ...

*October 26 – Joe Palumbo *October 29 – Shaun Anderson

November

*November 1 – Anthony Misiewicz *November 1 – Brent Rooker *November 2 – Jonathan Loáisiga *November 4 –

Willie Calhoun Willie Shawn Lamont Calhoun (born November 4, 1994) is an American professional baseball left fielder who is currently a free agent. He played college baseball at the University of Arizona and Yavapai College. The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Cal ...

*November 9 – Erick Mejia *November 13 – Santiago Espinal *November 16 –

Will Craig William Isaac Craig (born November 16, 1994) is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and in the KBO League for the Kiwoom Heroes. Amateur career C ...

*November 17 – Adonis Rosa *November 18 – Jimmy Lambert *November 20 – Jake Newberry *November 20 – Jacob Robson *November 21 – Elier Hernández *November 22 –

Griffin Jax James Griffin Jax (born November 22, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021. He is also an officer in the United States Air Force Reserve. Amate ...

*November 23 – Tyler Wade *November 25 – Seranthony Domínguez *November 25 –

Justin Lawrence Justin Ray Lawrence (born May 15, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional MMA competitor since 2010, Lawrence has also formerly competed for the UF ...

*November 27 – Brennon Lund *November 28 – Miguel Díaz *November 28 – Cooper Hummel *November 30 – Tanner Tully

December

*December 2 – Bryan Baker *December 7 –

Pete Alonso Peter Morgan Alonso (born December 7, 1994), nicknamed "Polar Bear" and "Big Meat Pete"," is an American professional baseball first baseman for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut during the 2019 season and br ...

*December 9 – Hunter Harvey *December 10 – Nestor Cortés Jr. *December 10 –

Sheldon Neuse Sheldon Lynn Neuse ( ; born December 10, 1994) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakl ...

*December 14 – Ryan McMahon *December 14 – Chuckie Robinson *December 15 – Johneshwy Fargas *December 15 – David MacKinnon *December 16 – Ryan Hendrix *December 16 – Oscar Mercado *December 20 – Dane Dunning *December 22 – C. J. Chatham *December 22 – Richie Martin *December 24 –

Miguel Castro Miguel Ángel Castro (born December 24, 1994) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays, Colorado Rockies, Baltimore Oriol ...

*December 24 –

Fernando Romero Fernando Romero Havaux (born 11 October 1971) is a Mexican businessman, design curator, and architect. He is the founder of fr·ee and Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura. He is the son-in-law of Mexican billionaire, Carlos Slim. Background Ferna ...

*December 25 – Nabil Crismatt *December 25 – Zach Jackson *December 28 – Darío Agrazal *December 28 – Mitch White *December 29 – Dustin Fowler *December 29 – Brian Navarreto *December 29 – Chris Okey *December 31 – Dawel Lugo

Deaths

January

*January 2 – Eddie Smith, 80, two-time All-Star pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox in a span of ten seasons from 1936–1947, also known as the pitcher whom

Joe DiMaggio Joseph Paul DiMaggio (November 25, 1914 – March 8, 1999), nicknamed "Joltin' Joe", "The Yankee Clipper" and "Joe D.", was an American baseball center fielder who played his entire 13-year career in Major League Baseball for the New York Yank ...

started his legendary 56-game hitting streak on May 15, 1941. *January 4 –

Billy Sullivan Jr. William Joseph Sullivan Jr. (October 23, 1910 – January 4, 1994) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher, first baseman and third baseman with the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Clevela ...

, 83, catcher who played 962 games over 12 seasons spanning 1931 to 1947 for seven MLB teams; his father, Billy Sr., was top-flight catcher during first two decades of the 20th century. *January 5 –

Jack Brittin John Albert Brittin (March 4, 1924 – January 5, 1994) was an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher. He appeared briefly for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1950 and 1951. Brittin was listed as tall an ...

, 69, pitcher who appeared briefly for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1950 and 1951 seasons. *January 8 –

Harvey Haddix Harvey Haddix, Jr. (September 18, 1925 – January 8, 1994) was an American professional baseball left-handed pitcher and pitching coach, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals (1952–1956), Philadelphia Phillies ...

, 68, three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles from 1952 through 1965, who will always be remembered for throwing a

over 12 full innings while pitching for Pittsburgh against the Milwaukee Braves on May 26, 1959; he lost the perfecto, the no-hitter, the shutout, and the game in the 13th inning after a

fielding error In baseball statistics, an error is an act, in the judgment of the official scorer, of a fielder misplaying a ball in a manner that allows a batter or baserunner to advance one or more bases or allows a plate appearance to continue after the ba ...

, one-out

intentional walk In baseball, an intentional base on balls, usually referred to as an intentional walk and denoted in baseball scorekeeping by ''IBB'', is a walk issued to a batter by a pitcher with the intent of removing the batter's opportunity to swing at the ...

, and a double by

Joe Adcock Joseph Wilbur Adcock (October 30, 1927 – May 3, 1999) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman from 1950 to 1966, most prominently as a member of the Milwaukee Braves teams ...

(which would have been a home run had he not passed

Hank Aaron Henry Louis Aaron (February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2021), nicknamed "Hammer" or "Hammerin' Hank", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976. One of the gre ...

on the bases), saddling Haddix with a one-hit, 1–0 defeat; later a pitching coach for five MLB clubs between 1966 and 1984. *January 9 –

Johnny Temple John Ellis Temple (August 8, 1927 – January 9, 1994) was a Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the Redlegs/Reds (1952–59; 1964); Cleveland Indians (1960–61), Baltimore Orioles (1962) and Houston Colt .45s (1962–63). Tem ...

, 66, six-time All-Star second baseman who played for the Cincinnati Reds and Redlegs, Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles and Houston Colt .45s from 1952 to 1964, hitting .300 or better three times and tying for the National League lead in walks in 1957 with 94, while receiving 648 walks and

striking out ''Striking Out'' is an Irish television legal drama series, broadcast on RTÉ, that first aired on 1 January 2017. Produced by Bl!nder F!lms for RTÉ Television, ''Striking Out'' stars Amy Huberman as Dublin-based solicitor Tara Rafferty, who is ...

only 338 times in 6,035 plate appearances. *January 10 – Chub Feeney, 72, National League president from 1970 to 1986, then briefly club president of the San Diego Padres (1987–1988); previously vice president and ''de facto'' general manager of the New York and San Francisco Giants from 1946 through 1969; grandson of Charles Stoneham and nephew of

Horace Stoneham Horace Charles Stoneham ( ; April 27, 1903 – January 7, 1990) was an American Major League Baseball executive and the owner of the New York / San Francisco Giants from 1936 to 1976. Inheriting the Giants, then one of the most prominent franch ...

. *January 11 – Joe Sprinz, 91, backup catcher who played with the Cleveland Indians from 1930 to 1931 and for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1933. *January 11 – Lucas Turk, 95, pitcher 1922, for the Washington Senators. *January 14 – Sam Vico, 70, first baseman who played from 1948 to 1949 for the Detroit Tigers. *January 22 – Rudy Miller, 93, backup infielder for the 1929 Philadelphia Athletics. *January 23 –

Stan Landes Stanley Albert Landes (December 8, 1923 – January 23, 1994) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1955 to 1972. Landes umpired 2,872 major league games in his 18-year career. He umpired in three Wo ...

, 70, National League umpire (1955–1972) who worked 2,874 NL games, three World Series and three All-Star games. *January 24 – Pat Crawford, 91, infielder for three different National League teams from 1929 to 1934, including the 1934 World Champions St. Louis Cardinals. *January 27 –

Sherm Feller Sherman Feller (July 29, 1918 – January 27, 1994) was an American musical composer and radio personality. He was the public address announcer for the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park for 26 years. Early years Feller was born to Harry and Fann ...

, 75, Boston radio personality who was the public address announcer at

Fenway Park Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Bas ...

from 1967 through 1993; also a composer of popular songs.

February

*February 6 – Bill Chamberlain, 84, pitcher for the 1932 Chicago White Sox. *February 6 – Ross Grimsley, 71, pitcher who played for the Chicago White Sox in 1951, also the father of pitcher Ross Grimsley III. *February 6 – Frank Whitman, 69, shortstop who played for the Chicago White Sox in a span of two seasons from 1946–1948. *February 8 – Robert O. Reynolds, 79, broadcasting executive and business partner of Gene Autry's who, with Autry, was a founding co-owner of the Los Angeles Angels when they entered the American League in 1961; served as president of the Angels through 1975; star tackle for Stanford University's gridiron team who became member of the College Football of Fame. *February 9 – Ray Lamanno, 74, All-Star catcher for the Cincinnati Reds during five seasons between 1941 and 1948. *February 9 – Joe Mowry, 85, backup outfielder for the 1933 Boston Braves. *February 9 –

Sam Parrilla Samuel Parrilla Monges (June 12, 1943 – February 9, 1994) was a Puerto Rican professional baseball left fielder and pinch hitter, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, in . He played in Minor League Base ...

, 50, Puerto Rican left fielder who played with the Philadelphia Phillies in its 1970 season. *February 12 –

Ray Dandridge Raymond Emmitt Dandridge (August 31, 1913 – February 12, 1994), nicknamed "Hooks" and "Squat", was an American third baseman in baseball's Negro leagues. Dandridge excelled as a third baseman and he hit for a high batting average. By the time t ...

, 80, Hall of Fame third baseman of the Negro leagues and Minor League Baseball, who posted a career average of .355, appeared in three East–West All-Star Games, and earned American Association MVP Award honors in 1951. *February 15 – Ray Blemker, 56, pitcher who appeared in just one game for the Kansas City Athletics in 1960. *February 24 – Bill Clemensen, 74, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates during three World War II-interrupted seasons spanning 1939–1946. *February 24 –

Jim McKnight James Arthur McKnight (June 1, 1936 – February 24, 1994) was an American professional baseball player whose career lasted for 18 seasons (1955–1972). He appeared in 63 games in Major League Baseball as a third baseman, outfielder and pinch hit ...

, 57, third baseman whose career lasted for 19 years from 1955–1972, including stints for the Chicago Cubs in 1960 and 1962; managed Class A

Decatur Commodores The Decatur Commodores were a professional minor league baseball team based in Decatur, Illinois that played for 64 seasons. The Commodores are the primary ancestor of today's Kane County Cougars. They played, with sporadic interruptions, from 1 ...

in 1972, while appearing in 1,954 minor league games; father of Jeff McKnight.

March

*March 1 – Joe Tipton, 72, backup catcher who appeared in 417 games from 1948–1954 for four American League teams; in a one-sided trade, swapped by the White Sox to the Philadelphia Athletics even up for eventual Hall of Famer Nellie Fox on October 19, 1949; in 1959, as a minor leaguer, embroiled in a gambling controversy that resulted in banishment from Organized Ball. *March 2 – Butch Sutcliffe, 78, catcher for the 1938 Boston Bees. *March 4 –

Louis Brower Louis Lester Brower (July 1, 1900 – March 4, 1994) was a Major League Baseball player. Brower was a shortstop for the Detroit Tigers in the 1931 season. He had a .161 batting average, with ten hits in 62 at bats. He played 21 games in his one-y ...

, 93, shortstop who played with the Detroit Tigers in 1931. *March 7 –

Stew Hofferth Stewart Edward Hofferth (January 27, 1913 – March 7, 1994) was an American professional baseball baseball player, player. The catcher appeared in 136 Major League Baseball games played over three seasons for the 1944–46 Boston Braves (baseball ...

, 81, catcher who played in 136 games from 1944 through 1946 for the Boston Braves. *March 9 – Elbie Fletcher, 77, All-Star first baseman who played for the Boston Braves and Bees and Pittsburgh Pirates in a span of 12 seasons from 1934–1949. *March 10 – Jim Brenneman, 53, pitcher who made three appearances for the New York Yankees in 1965, and also was the winning pitcher of their 1965 Hall of Fame exhibition game against the Philadelphia Phillies at

Doubleday Field Doubleday Field is a baseball stadium in Cooperstown, New York named for Abner Doubleday and located two village blocks from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The grounds have been used for baseball since 1920, on what was Elihu Ph ...

in Cooperstown. *March 10 – Jim Honochick, 76, American League umpire (1949 to 1973) who worked in 3,815 regular-season games, six World Series and four All-Star games. *March 12 –

Gordy Coleman Gordon Calvin "Gordy" Coleman (July 5, 1934 – March 12, 1994) was a professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball with the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds. He helped the Reds win the 1961 National League pennant, ...

, 59, first baseman who played from 1959 through 1967 for the Cleveland Indians and the Cincinnati Reds and helped the Reds capture the 1961 National League pennant. *March 13 –

Buddy Rosar Warren Vincent "Buddy" Rosar (July 3, 1914 – March 13, 1994) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1939 to 1951 for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Athletics, an ...

, 79, solid defensive catcher for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox in 13 seasons from 1939 through 1951, also a five-time All-Star and member of the 1941 World Series champion Yankees, who is one of only three catchers in Major League history to catch at least 100 games in a single season without committing an

error An error (from the Latin ''error'', meaning "wandering") is an action which is inaccurate or incorrect. In some usages, an error is synonymous with a mistake. The etymology derives from the Latin term 'errare', meaning 'to stray'. In statistics ...

, while setting a record for consecutive games without an error by a catcher. *March 14 – Tony Freitas, 95, pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds during six seasons spanning 1932–1936, who also earned the most career wins by a left-handed Minor League pitcher with 342, while tying for first with twenty or more wins during nine seasons. *March 16 –

Eric Show Eric Vaughn Show (; May 19, 1956 – March 16, 1994) was an American professional baseball player who was a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent most of his career with the San Diego Padres and holds the team record for most career ...

, 37, pitcher for the San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics over eleven seasons from 1981–1991, who gained notoriety for giving up

Pete Rose Peter Edward Rose Sr. (born April 14, 1941), also known by his nickname "Charlie Hustle", is an American former professional baseball player and manager. Rose played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1963 to 1986, most prominently as a membe ...

his 4,192nd hit, which surpassed the long-standing record for most career hits held by

Ty Cobb Tyrus Raymond Cobb (December 18, 1886 – July 17, 1961), nicknamed "the Georgia Peach", was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder. He was born in rural Narrows, Georgia. Cobb spent 22 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, the ...

. *March 23 – Roger Wolff, 82,

knuckleball A knuckleball or knuckler is a baseball pitch thrown to minimize the spin of the ball in flight, causing an erratic, unpredictable motion. The air flow over a seam of the ball causes the ball to change from laminar to turbulent flow. This cha ...

pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Athletics, Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates during seven seasons spanning 1941–1947. *March 25 – Bob Fontaine Sr., 70, general manager of the San Diego Padres from September 23, 1977 to July July 6, 1980; former minor-league pitcher who also served as a scout and scouting/player development director between 1951 and 1992. *March 29 –

Ray Bare Raymond Douglas Bare (April 15, 1949 – March 29, 1994) was a right-handed professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals (1972, 1974) and Detroit Tigers (1975–77). ...

, 44, pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers in part of four seasons from 1972–1977.

April

*April 2 − Gil Paulsen, 91, who made a pitching appearance with the St. Louis Cardinals in its 1925 season. *April 5 − Bobby Hofman, 68, backup infielder who played for the New York Giants during seven seasons between 1949 and 1957, including the 1954 World Series champion team, and later coached for three American League clubs from 1966 through 1978. *April 6 − William Ford, 80, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in the 1945 season. *April 6 – Goody Rosen, 81, Canadian All-Star center fielder who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants over six seasons spanning 1937–1946; member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. *April 17 – Walter Wilson, 80, pitcher for the 1945 Detroit Tigers. *April 19 – Virginia Bell, 66, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League pitcher and outfielder, who also served for the

Women's Army Corps The Women's Army Corps (WAC) was the women's branch of the United States Army. It was created as an auxiliary unit, the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) on 15 May 1942 and converted to an active duty status in the Army of the United States ...

in Japan during World War II. *April 24 – Martinez Jackson, 89, Negro leagues second baseman who played for the

Newark Eagles The Newark Eagles were a professional Negro league baseball team which played in the Negro National League from 1936 to 1948. They were owned by Abe and Effa Manley. History Formation The Newark Eagles were formed in 1936 when the Newark Do ...

in the 1930s, best known for being the father of Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson. *April 25 – Gordon Jones, 64, pitcher who spent 10 seasons in the majors, beginning his career in 1954 with the St. Louis Cardinals and then moved onto the New York and San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Athletics, before finishing with the Houston Colt .45s and Astros between 1964 and 1965. *April 25 – Mike Kreevich, 85, All-Star center fielder who played for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Athletics, St. Louis Browns and Washington Senators in a span of twelve seasons from 1931–1945, while hitting .300 or better four times and leading the American League in triples with 16 in 1937.

May

*May 2 – Buck Fausett, 86, 19-year minor league veteran who played in 13 games as a third baseman and pitcher as a 36-year-old rookie for the Cincinnati Reds during wartime 1944 season. *May 5 – Tony DePhillips, 81, backup catcher who played in 1943 for the Cincinnati Reds. *May 9 – Ralph Brickner, 69, pitcher for the 1952 Boston Red Sox. *May 8 –

Jim Finks James Edward Finks (August 31, 1927 – May 8, 1994) was an American football and Canadian football player, coach, and executive. Early life and playing career Finks was born in St. Louis, Missouri, attended high school in Salem, Illinois, and ...

, 66, player and longtime executive in professional football (Calgary Stampeders, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears) who served two seasons (1983–1984) as the president of the Chicago Cubs. *May 11 – Bennie Warren, 82, catcher who played for the Philadelphia and the New York Giants in a span of six seasons from 1939–1947. *May 12 – Si Johnson, 87, pitcher who went 101–165 (4.09) in 492 mound appearances with the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves in all or part of 17 seasons spanning 1928–1947. *May 15 – Showboat Fisher, 95, outfielder who played for the Washington Senators, St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns over during four seasons between 1923 and 1932, as well as the last surviving member of the 1924 Senators, the first MLB club based in Washington, D.C. to win a World Series title. *May 26 – Red Treadway, 74, backup outfielder who played from 1944 to 1945 for the New York Giants.

June

*June 1 – Bill Webb, 80, pitcher for the 1943 Philadelphia Phillies. *June 2 – Mort Flohr, 82, pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the 1934 season. *June 10 – Vic Bradford, 79, outfielder for the New York Giants in 1943 *June 12 –

Jim Brock Jim Brock (July 24, 1936 – June 12, 1994) was the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils baseball team for 23 seasons from 1972 until his death in 1994. During his first year as head coach, Brock managed his team to a 64–6 record. That m ...

, 57, coach at Arizona State since 1972 who led the school to two College World Series titles. *June 14 – Monte Weaver, 87, pitcher who posted a 71–50 record in 201 games between 1931 and 1939 for the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox; went 22–10 for 1932 Senators and was a member of their AL champions the following season. *June 16 – Marlin Stuart, 75, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Browns, Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees in a span of six seasons from 1949–1954. *June 20 – Norm Wallen, 76, third baseman for the Boston Braves during the 1945 season. *June 23 – Joe Dobson, 77, All-Star pitcher who posted a 137-103 record in 14 seasons from 1939–1954, playing his first two years with the Cleveland Indians, nine with the Boston Red Sox and three with the Chicago White Sox, as he helped lead the Red Sox to the 1946 American League pennant with a 13-7 record and following up with a career-best 18-8 season in 1947, while throwing a four-hitter to give Boston a 3-2 lead in the

1946 World Series The 1946 World Series was played in October 1946 between the St. Louis Cardinals (representing the National League) and the Boston Red Sox (representing the American League). This was the Red Sox's first appearance in a World Series since their c ...

over the St. Louis Cardinals, and pitching in relief in two other games of the Series, which the Cardinals won in Game 7. *June 23 – Marv Throneberry, 62, back up first baseman for the New York Yankees, Kansas City Athletics and Baltimore Orioles over part of five seasons before joining the expansion New York Mets in 1962, with whom he became a starter for the first time; the 1962 club, dubbed the '' Amazin' Mets,'' posted a 40–120 record in its inaugural season and were one of the laughingstocks of baseball for much of the 1960s. *June 27 –

Alan Strange Alan Cochrane Strange (November 7, 1906 – June 27, 1994) was an American professional baseball player and manager. A shortstop, he appeared in 314 Major League Baseball games during all or parts of five seasons (1934–35; 1940–42) with th ...

, 87, backup shortstop for the St. Louis Browns and Washington Senators during five seasons spanning 1934–1942. *June 29 – Ray Mueller, 82, All-Star catcher—nicknamed ''Iron Man''—for the Boston Braves and Bees, Cincinnati Reds, New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates in 14 seasons between 1935 and 1951; set a National League record with 233 consecutive games caught between 1943 and 1946; started every one of Cincinnati's 155 regular-season games and caught 1,355 of the club's 1,398 defensive innings played in 1944. *June 30 –

Don Kolloway Donald Martin Kolloway (August 4, 1918 – June 30, 1994), was a Major League Baseball player who played 12 years as an infielder for the Chicago White Sox (1940–1943, 1946–1949), Detroit Tigers (1949–1952) and Philadelphia Athletics (1953). ...

, 75, second baseman and first baseman who during his 14-year career included stints with the Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Athletics from 1940–1953.

July

*July 4 – Cal Cooper, 71, pitcher for the Washington Senators in the 1948 season. *July 4 – Tex Hoyle, 72, relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics during the 1952 season. *July 5 – Bernie DeViveiros, 93, shortstop who played with the Chicago White Sox in 1924 and for the Detroit Tigers in 1927; longtime scout and base-running instructor. *July 13 –

Jimmie Reese Jimmie Reese (born James Herman Solomon; October 1, 1901 – July 13, 1994) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) infielder. He played second base, third base, and then coached at several professional levels. His Los Angeles Angels No. 5 ...

, 93, infielder for the New York Yankees (when his roommate was Babe Ruth) and St. Louis Cardinals from 1930–1932; later a longtime coach in the Pacific Coast League and, in the majors, for the California Angels (1973 until his death). *July 14 –

César Tovar César Leonardo Tovar (July 3, 1940 – July 14, 1994), nicknamed "Pepito" and "Mr. Versatility", was a Venezuelan professional baseball player, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins (–), Philadelphia Phillies (), ...

, 54, infield/outfield utility player who spent a dozen seasons in the majors, most notably with the Minnesota Twins from 1965 to 1972; second major leaguer (after

Bert Campaneris Dagoberto Campaneris Blanco (born March 9, 1942), nicknamed "Bert" or "Campy", is a Cuban American former professional baseball shortstop, who played Major League Baseball (MLB) for four American League (AL) teams, primarily the Kansas City / ...

) to play all nine positions in a game (1968); once hit a

walk-off home run In baseball, a walk-off home run is a home run that ends the game. For a home run to end the game, it must be hit in the bottom of the final inning of the game and generate enough runs to exceed the opponent's score. Because the opponent will no ...

hit for the cycle In baseball, hitting for the cycle is the accomplishment of one batter who hits a single, a double, a triple, and a home run in the same game. Collecting the hits in that order is known as a "natural cycle". Cycles are rare in Major League B ...

; regarded as the all-time leader in breaking up no-hit attempts (five); led the American League in doubles, triples, and hits at different points in his career. *July 19 – Idona Crigler, 72, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player. *July 26 – Roland Gladu, 83, Canadian third baseman for the 1944 Boston Braves. *July 26 – Herm Holshouser, 87, pitcher who played in 25 games for the 1930 St. Louis Browns. *July 31 –

Hy Vandenberg Harold Harris "Hy" Vandenberg (March 17, 1906 – July 31, 1994) born in Abilene, Kansas, was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox (1935), New York Giants (1937–40) and Chicago Cubs (1944–45). Vandenberg helped the Giants win the 1937 National ...

, 88, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, New York Giants and Chicago Cubs in a span of seven seasons between 1935 and 1945, and also a member of the Giants and Cubs teams that clinched the National League pennant in 1937 and 1945, respectively.

August

*August 1 – Bernie James, 88, middle infielder in 114 career games for 1929–1930 Boston Braves and 1933 New York Giants; member of 1933 World Series champions. *August 2 – Dick Jones, 92, pitcher who played for the Washington Senators in the 1926 and 1927 seasons. *August 7 –

Nev Chandler Neville A. "Nev" Chandler, Jr. (October 2, 1946 in Lakewood, Ohio – August 7, 1994 in Rocky River, Ohio) was a Cleveland, Ohio-area sports broadcaster. Life and career Chandler graduated from Rocky River High School and, in 1968, Northwestern ...

, 47, Cleveland sportscaster who teamed with ex-pitcher

Herb Score Herbert Jude Score (June 7, 1933 – November 11, 2008) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) player and announcer. Score pitched for the Cleveland Indians from 1955 through 1959 and the Chicago White Sox from 1960 through 1962. He was ...

on Indians' radio broadcasts from 1980 to 1984. *August 15 – Joe Brovia, 72, who made 21 appearances as a pinch-hitter with the 1955 Cincinnati Redlegs, previously a prolific hitter and long time All-Star outfielder at Triple-A Pacific Coast League between 1941 and 1955, while collecting a lifetime .311 average with 214 home runs, 1,846 hits and 1,144 RBIs in 1,805 games. *August 23 – Jim Prendergast, 77, pitcher who played for the Boston Braves in 1948. *August 25 – Cliff Garrison, 88, pitcher for the 1928 Boston Red Sox. *August 27 – Sig Gryska, 79, shortstop who played from 1938 to 1939 with the St. Louis Browns. *August 28 –

Dain Clay Dain Elmer Clay (July 10, 1919 – August 28, 1994) was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Cincinnati Reds of the National League. Clay played collegiately at Kent State University Kent State University (KSU) is a public ...

, 74, outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds in a span of four seasons from 1943–1946. *August 31 –

Mike Garbark Nathaniel Michael Garbark (February 3, 1916 – August 31, 1994) was a Major League Baseball player. Garbark played for the New York Yankees in and . He batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Houston, Texas and died in Charlotte, North C ...

, 78, backup catcher for the New York Yankees over two seasons between 1944 and 1945.

September

*September 1 – Bob Greenwood, 66, Mexican pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies during two seasons from 1954–1955. *September 5 – Hank Aguirre, 63, three-time All-Star pitcher who played for four teams in 16 seasons from 1955–1970, spending most of his career with the Detroit Tigers from 1958 to 1967, whose best season came in 1962, when he went 16–8 and led the American League with a 2.21 ERA. *September 6 –

Rita Briggs Rita Briggs '' Maude"' (March 27, 1929 – September 6, 1994) was an American female baseball catcher who played from through for seven different teams in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at , 120 lb., Briggs ba ...

, 65, AAGPBL All-Star catcher. *September 12 – Hunter Lane, 94, third baseman for the 1924 Boston Braves . *September 16 – Harry Chozen, 78, catcher who appeared in just a game for the Cincinnati Reds in 1937. *September 16 – Shirley Stovroff, 63, AAGPBL catcher and a member of two championship teams. *September 28 – Owen Scheetz, 80, pitcher who appeared in six games for the Washington Senators in 1943.

October

*October 5 – Lee Gamble, 84, backup left fielder for the Cincinnati Reds over parts of four seasons from 1935–1940, including the team that won the National League pennant in 1939. *October 7 – Stan Ferens, 79, left-handed pitcher who played in 53 total games for the St. Louis Browns during the 1942 and 1946 seasons. *October 11 – Bobby Brooks, 48, backup outfielder who played from 1969 through 1972 for the Oakland Athletics and California Angels. *October 11 – Charlie Cuellar, 77, pitcher for the 1950 Chicago White Sox. *October 17 –

Joe Paparella Joseph James Paparella (March 9, 1909 – October 17, 1994) was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1946 to 1965. Paparella umpired 3,142 major league games in his 20-year career. He umpired in four World Series ...

, 85, American League umpire for 20 years (1946–1965) who worked in four World Series, four All-Star contests, and 3,143 league games. *October 25 – George Fallon, 80, middle infielder who played with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1937 and for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1943 to 1945. *October 30 – Frank Coggins, 50, backup second baseman for the Washington Senators and Chicago Cubs in a span of three seasons from 1967–1972.

November

*November 4 –

George Bradshaw George Bradshaw (29 July 1800 – 6 September 1853) was an English cartographer, printer and publisher. He developed Bradshaw's Guide, a widely sold series of combined railway guides and timetables. Biography Bradshaw was born at Windsor Br ...

, 70, catcher for the 1952 Washington Senators. *November 5 – Gene Desautels, 87, light-hitting catcher with a good glove and strong arm, who spent 19 years in baseball, including 13 major league seasons with the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Athletics between 1930 and 1946. *November 5 – Joe Hague, 50, first baseman and right fielder who played from 1968 through 1973 for the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds. *November 5 – Tim McNamara, 95, pitcher for the Boston Braves and New York Giants during five seasons from 1922 to 1926. *November 6 –

Erv Dusak Ervin Frank "Four Sack" Dusak (July 29, 1920 – November 6, 1994) was an American professional baseball outfielder, infielder and pitcher in Major League Baseball over nine seasons spanning 1941 to 1952 for the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh ...

, 74,

two-way player In sports that require a player to play on offense and defense (such as basketball and ice hockey), a two-way player refers to a player who excels at both. In sports where a player typically specializes on offense or defense (like American footb ...

who pitched and played at first base and outfield for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, appearing in ten seasons spanning 1941–1952 and helping St. Louis win the 1946 World Series, while going 0–3 with a 5.33 ERA in 23 pitching appearances, and hitting a

slash line S sabermetrics :Sabermetrics is the analysis of baseball through objective evidence, especially baseball statistics. The term is derived from the SABR – the Society for American Baseball Research. The term was coined by Bill James, an ...

of .243 / .334 / .355 with 24 home runs and 106 RBI in 413 career games. *November 11 –

Ed Madjeski Edward William Madjeski (born ''Edward William Majewski'' on July 20, 1908) was an American professional baseball catcher. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1932 through 1937, for the Philadelphia Athletics ...

, 86, catcher who played for the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox and New York Giants over part of four seasons from 1932–1937. *November 16 – Russ Meers, 75, pitcher for the Chicago Cubs during three seasons between 1941 and 1947. *November 27 – Glen Moulder, 77, pitcher who played with the Brooklyn Dodgers, St. Louis Browns and Chicago White Sox over three seasons from 1946 to 1948. *November 29 –

Charley Smith Charles William Smith (September 15, 1937 – November 29, 1994) was an American Major League Baseball third baseman. Brooklyn Dodgers signee Smith was one of the last players to sign with the Brooklyn Dodgers before their move to Los Angeles. ...

, 57, solid defensive third baseman who hit .239 with 69 home runs and 281 RBI in 10 seasons for seven different teams from 1960 to 1969, perhaps best known for being involved in some of the most significant trades of the 1960s, as a key component in deals that included renowned All-Stars such as

Ken Boyer Kenton Lloyd "Ken" Boyer (May 20, 1931 – September 7, 1982) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) third baseman, coach and manager who played with the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers for 15 ...

, Turk Farrell, Roger Maris and

Roy Sievers Roy Edward Sievers (November 18, 1926 – April 3, 2017) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman and left fielder from through . A five-time All-Star, Sievers was the American L ...

.Charley Smith history and statistics
''Baseball Reference''. Retrieved on December 5, 2018.

December

*December 3 – Woody Abernathy, 79, pitcher who worked in 16 games, 15 in relief, for the New York Giants (1946–1947). *December 3 – Earl Johnson, 75, pitcher whose career spanned seven seasons from 1941–1951, playing with the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers, who was also notable for being a World War II hero, as his actions earned him a Silver and Bronze Star for his meritorious service in a hazardous mission. *December 4 – Russ Scarritt, 91, left fielder who played from 1929 through 1932 for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies, who in 1929 set a still-standing record for a Red Sox rookie with 17 triples in a season. *December 7 –

Frank Sacka Frank Sacka (August 30, 1924 – December 7, 1994) was an American professional baseball player. He appeared in 14 Major League games as a catcher and pinch hitter for the and editions of the Washington Senators, playing in seven games in each s ...

, 70, catcher who played for the Washington Senators in the 1951 and 1953 seasons. *December 20 –

Larry Crawford Larry Crawford (born December 18, 1959) is an American former Canadian football player. He played in the Canadian Football League for nine years. Crawford played defensive back for the BC Lions and Toronto Argonauts from 1981-1989. He was a CFL ...

, 80, pitcher for the 1937 Philadelphia Phillies. *December 20 – Bob Wellman, 69, outfielder and first baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1948 and 1950; managed for a quarter-century in the Minor Leagues, winning more than 1,600 games, with his 1966

Spartanburg Phillies Spartanburg is a city in and the seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The city of Spartanburg has a municipal population of 38,732 as of the 2020 census, making it the 11th-largest city in the state. For a time, the Offic ...

setting a

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record by ripping off a 25-game winning streak. *December 26 –

Allie Reynolds Allie Pierce Reynolds (February 10, 1917 – December 26, 1994) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. Reynolds pitched 13 years for the Cleveland Indians (1942–1946) and New York Yankees (1947–1954). Reynolds was nicknam ...

, 77, six-time All-Star pitcher for the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees over 13 seasons spanning 1942–1954, who became the first MLB pitcher to throw two no-hitters in a single season and led the American League in shutouts and strikeouts two times and in ERA once, being also an MVP Award runnerup in 1952 and a part of six Yankees World Series Champion teams between 1947 and 1953. *December 26 – Tony Robello, 81, second baseman who played in 16 games for 1933–1934 Cincinnati Reds; spent almost 50 years as a scout for four teams, including the Reds, for whom he signed Hall-of-Fame catcher Johnny Bench and other stars. *December 31 – Mona Denton, 78, pitcher for the South Bend Blue Sox and

Kenosha Comets Based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the Kenosha Comets were a women's professional baseball team that played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The team played their home games at Kenosha's Lake Front Stadium, but l ...

of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. *December 31 – Jack Shepard, 63, catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates over all or part of four seasons spanning 1953–1956; the Stanford graduate left baseball in the prime of his career and became a successful business executive and philanthropist.

Sources

External links

Major League Baseball official website

Minor League Baseball official website

Baseball Almanac – Major League Baseball Players Who Died in 1994
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